How to setup platform access in HikVision CCTV System

Before going into the configuration process make sure that all the requirement are ready for implementation as follows;

1). Your network/internet information such as the DNS settings and gateway

2). The serial number of your DVR/NVR

Step 1:

Upon the initial settings you have to access the DVR manually using mouse and TV monitor to access the DVR configuration.

To access the system you have to provide the default login (admin) and password (12345)

Then configure the network and platform access settings (Download the technical manual here...)

After the completion of the network and platform access settings, get the IP information configured on your DVR then proceed to the next step.

Note: please refer to the installation manual regarding the cloud server info on your region

Step 2:

1: Make sure that your DVR are connected to the internet

2: Make sure that the LAN connection of your DVR are well connected and established

Step 3: Proceed to the platform access configutation

Step 4: Proceed to cloud service setup

Now, navigate to the EZVIZ website, https://www.ezvizlife.com/ and register an account if you don't already have one. Once you've registered, log in and you should be greeted with a page similar to the below - it will probably look a little different as we already have some cameras connected to our system.

If you forget your EZVIZ account password, please click the "Forgot the Password?" prompt when trying to login via a web browser to begin the reset process.

Click on the System Management tab indicated in the below image.

You'll be taken to a page listing all of your connected devices. To add a new camera or NVR, click the Quick Adding button.

EZVIZ will then scan the network which you are currently connected to for any Hikvision devices and display them. Should the camera you want to add appear, you simply need to click the large + button to begin adding it to your EZVIZ account.

Otherwise, you'll have to add it manually by clicking the Add by Serial No. tab and inputting the serial number of the camera. This can be found using SADP to display it, by navigating to the System Information tab within the camera's web access or by reading the label attached to the camera.

Once you've done this, the following window will appear asking you for a device verification code. On more recently manufactured models of Hikvision cameras, this can be found on the label stuck to the camera which you'd enter in the field shown. However, most existing cameras were not manufactured with a verification code on the label, in which case you'd need to input the default code of ABCDEF.

Once this has been done, you will be asked to change the device password for security purposes.

NOTE: If you remove a device from your EZVIZ account and then wish to add it back again, please be aware that the verification code will have been changed to the password you set in the step above.

If successful, a new window should appear after a short delay, informing you that it has been added and giving you the option of changing the device name if you wish.

The camera or NVR should now be visible in System Management, allowing you to edit some settings such as alarm notifications. Navigate to the Gallery tab and then the Live View tab and you should be greeted with the camera you just added. Hovering over it and clicking it will take you to the live view of your camera.

From here, you can view the live footage, switch the video quality between three different presets to suit any network limitations (Basic, Fluent, Hi-Def), view multiple cameras and also playback recorded footage if an NVR has been added or the camera has an SD card contained.

That's it, you're done! The camera will remain connected to your EZVIZ account as long as you allow it, without having to forward any ports.